Originally Posted by
Mickidon
Has anyone ever tipped a FD staff member who escorted you to the room, showed
you around, but carried no bags, etc. I haven't but I'm always feeling like it might
be a thing.
If the staff member is from the Front Desk, I wouldn't tip. If it was someone from the Bell Staff doing the exact same thing, I would. That's simply because the Bell Staff in the United States is a "tipped" position that earns far less per hour when compared to the Front Desk.
Is the system stupid? Of course. But, it is what it is and nothing short of government regulation is going to make hoteliers pay the Bell Staff more than minimum wage.